National President of Owners of Oil Producing Communities, CONDOFA, Western Zone, Chief Comrade Mamamu Bene, has called on security operatives to "go after anyone planning to disrupt oil operations, installations and federal government assets in OML 42" as such action would negatively impact on "the livelihoods of many residents in Odidi and its environs."

Mamamu's alert was contained in a personally signed statement with copies made available to journalists in Warri, Delta State, on Monday, July 14, 2025.

It was gathered that the statement was coming on the heels of planned protest by members of Oil Producing Communities in Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom against the allocation of only two wards to Ogbe-Ijoh in the concluded fresh wards delineation exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

Mamamu warned the suspected protesters who were said to be opposing the outcome of INEC's recent ward delineation in the Warri Federal Constituency, to steer clear of the Oil Mining Lease (OML) 42, in the Odidi Federated Community, Warri South West Local Government Area, Delta State.

"They should stop targeting Oil production and gas installation in Odidi, OML 42 as the only means of drawing governments attention. Odidi is under Ogbe-ijoh administratively and as such, no group should dare or plan to shutdown the Odidi oil field as the consequences will be far reaching.

"Everyone has the right to protest and I am not against the protest but the threat against oil and gas operations is unacceptable. Oil installations in OML 42 specifically the ones in Odidi Federated Community should be avoided by the protesting groups to avoid resistance and clashes," he warned.

Mamamu maintained that his group is ready to partner with security agencies to fish out the sponsors of those protesters that target oil and gas activities and declared that nobody has the right to shut down the Odidi oil field.

"I want to warn that Owners of Oil Producing Communities will partner with security operatives and the government to stop any form of economic sabotage in our areas.

"Owners of Oil Producing Communities will work the Presidency, National security adviser, NSA, Delta State government, and security agencies to arrest those planning and sponsoring hostility against oil facilities and also checkmate the excesses of those trying to frustrate enduring socioeconomic development in the area.

"Odidi field is not under the dictate of any rulership or any connection with the INEC Delineation. Those aggrieved with the Delineation should, as a matter of interest, channel their grievances through a proper channel rather than planning hostility against oil and gas activities in the area.

"The government should checkmate those issuing threats against government assets. While we understand the frustrations surrounding the Ward Delineation, it is crucial that we do not allow our grievances to jeopardize our oil operations.

"OML 42 is a significant asset for our community, and any disruption could have far-reaching consequences for our people," Mamamu warned.

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